England vs Norway LIVE: Euro 2022 result and reaction as Beth Mead nets hat-trick in record goal haul
The Lionesses’ group stage campaign continues as they host Norway in Brighton
England face their toughest test of the group stages tonight as they continue their Euro 2022 campaign against Norway at the Amex Stadium in Brighton. This crucial fixture could decide who finishes top of Group A after both teams won their opening fixtures.
The Lionesses won the first match of the tournament 1-0 against Austria last Wednesday, with Beth Mead scoring the only goal of the game in front of a record crowd of 68,871 at Old Trafford. It wasn’t the most convincing performance from Sarina Wiegman’s team who will know they need to improve if they hope to defeat Norway and move back to the top of their group.
Norway demolished Northern Ireland 4-1 in their opening fixture in Southampton and took the lead in the goal difference standings. They are a team full of talent including Lyon’s Ada Hegerberg, Barcelona’s Caroline Graham Hansen and Chelsea’s Guro Reiten but their coach Martin Sjogren has stepped up the mind games by calling his team “underdogs” for the match.
Follow all the action from the Amex Stadium as the Lionesses host Norway:
Euro 2022: England vs Norway
Can Leah Williamson lead England to another Euro 2022 victory tonight?
England look to Jess Carter for inside track in stopping Euro 2022 rivals Norway
Jess Carter is loving life in England’s Euro 2022 camp after an ‘insane’ tournament opener at Old Trafford.
The Lionesses got their campaign off to a perfect start with a 1-0 over Austria in front of over 68,000 supporters.
Beth Mead’s first-half strike earned Sarina Wiegman’s side all three points as attention now turns to Norway in Brighton on Monday night.
And Chelsea defender Carter, 24, says she’s savouring every second of her first major tournament on home soil.
England look to Carter for inside track in stopping Euro 2022 rivals Norway
The Lionesses will be hoping to make it two wins from two in the group stage on Monday night
Euro 2022: Pre-match thoughts of Sarina Wiegman
England manager Sarina Wiegman, spoke to BBC One ahead of kick off saying: “Before the last game we were relaxed too. It was a very big game, the opening game of the tournament in front of such a crowd.
“We were working up to that game for a long time. We had moments where we lost the ball quicker than we should, but we’re ready now again.
“It’s a big game against a very good opponent. We’re really looking forward to it.”
Euro 2022: England vs Norway
Norway won 4-1 against Northern Ireland in their first game of the 2022 Uefa Women’s Euros and are looking to win their opening two matches at a European Championship tournament for the first time since 1993, with victories in the semi-final and final that year.
They faced the host nation at the last Euros tournament, losing 1-0 in the group stage against the Netherlands and the last time they defeated the host nation in such a tournament was in 1995, beating Sweden in the first leg of that year’s semi-final before losing the second leg and going out 7-5 on aggregate.
Ellen White ready to harness ‘incredible’ positivity as England seek to grow into Euro 2022
Ellen White admits she feels “like a kid again” as England gear up for their second Euro 2022 clash with Norway on Monday.
The Lionesses opened their campaign with a 1-0 win over Austria at Old Trafford on Wednesday night in front of 68,000 supporters.
Beth Mead’s first-half strike proved enough for Sarina Wiegman’s side to come out on top as they kicked off their quest for European glory with three vital points.
England’s record goalscorer White, 33, loved every minute of the occasion and says she still feels the same wearing the famous jersey now as when she first put it on.
White ready to harness ‘incredible’ positivity as England seek to grow into Euro 2022
An opening evening win didn’t bring the Lionesses’ best performance but confidence is high improvements will come
Euro 2022: England vs Norway
Just under half an hour left before kick off and the warm-ups are underway at the Amex Stadium. This is going to be an intriguing contest.
If England can keep Norway quiet in the first 45 minutes they should be well poised to pounce on tired legs in the second half and push for the win.
Of course an early goal for the Lionesses would make that job even easier.
Euro 2022: England vs Norway
The Lionesses have won five of their last six matches at the Uuefa Women’s European Championships, as many as they’d won in their previous 21 games in the competition combined (W5 D3 L13).
Indeed, England have won their last four group stage games at the Euros, twice as many as they’d won in their first 12 such games (W2 D3 L7).
Beth Mead fully focused on fun and not Golden Boot pursuit at Euro 2022
Beth Mead says the Euro 2022 Golden Boot is not something she has been thinking about, with the in-form winger simply focusing on “enjoying my football”.
Mead continued her international scoring hot streak on Wednesday with the only goal of the contest as hosts England opened the Euros with a 1-0 victory over Austria at Old Trafford.
It was a 15th Lionesses goal for Mead since boss Sarina Wiegman took charge of the team last September.
England’s Jodie Taylor won the Golden Boot at Euro 2017, netting five goals, and Ellen White – top of the team’s all-time scoring list with 50 – was the joint highest scorer at the 2019 World Cup with six.
Beth Mead fully focused on fun and not Golden Boot pursuit at Euro 2022
Mead continued her international scoring hot streak on Wednesday with England’s winning goal against Norway.
Euro 2022: FA to work with Nike after concerns raised over Lionesses’ white shorts
The Football Association has said it will work in consultation with kit manufacturer Nike regarding the colour of England’s shorts due to players’ concerns about wearing white during their periods.
England pair Beth Mead and Georgia Stanway raised the issue after Wednesday night’s opening Euro 2022 win against Austria.
Arsenal forward Mead, who scored England’s winner against Group A rivals Austria at Old Trafford, said white is “not practical when it’s the time of the month”.
FA to work with Nike after concerns raised over Lionesses’ white shorts
Beth Mead said white is “not practical when it’s the time of the month”
Euro 2022: England vs Norway
England are unbeaten in all 15 matches under manager Sarina Wiegman with 13 wins and two draws. It is the longest unbeaten run in their history. Over this period, they have scored 85 goals while conceding only three in return.
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